Overview

One could argue that dandruff is the least severe type of seborrhoeic dermatitis. White to yellowish scale is a common symptom of both illnesses, which could be slimy or dry, Itchy. In contrast to dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis can appear elsewhere on the body. It can show up on the skin surrounding the nostrils, beard, ears, or eyebrows. It can occasionally show up on the breast, particularly in males. People of various ages and ethnicities can acquire this prevalent skin ailment.

Causes

• This disorder is most likely brought on by an overabundance of Malassezia yeast, which is often present in the skin and causes inflammation that alters the epidermis. 

• Certain underlying medical conditions such as HIV, Psoriasis, Acne, Rosacea, Epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.

• Eating disorders, and Alcoholism, can increase your risk of developing seborrhoeic dermatitis. 

• The use of specific detergents or drugs

• Hormone fluctuations and stress, depression, can all act as triggers for the illness.

Symptoms

Age-related variations in seborrhoeic dermatitis symptoms can include the following,

• Symptoms common to infants include oily scale patches on the scalp and occasionally in the diaper area. 

• Symptoms in Teens and Adults: The scalp, eyebrows, mustache, sides of the nose, upper back, groin, armpits, and under the breasts may all get red and scaled. The skin may turn red and erythematous showing inflammation Itchiness may also be present.

Ayurvedic View

Darunaka- causes such as excess intake of cold water, ratri jagarana (night awakening), unhygiene etc, all causes aggravation of vata dosha which results in dryness of scalp and due to kapha dosha, there is excess oil production, this is seborrheic dermatitis, where rakta (blood) is also vitiated, that affects scalp and can also spread to other areas. Ayurveda way of approach is to correct dosha (imbalance), reduce the symptoms by ayurvedic panchakarma treatment and prevent the reoccurrence of this disease, also guiding to follow healthy diet and life style, maintaining the health of hair by internal medication also.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Vamanam   Virechanam   Vasti   Kashya dhara   Raktamokshanam   Lepanam   Bashpa Swedanam  Shirodhara   Shiroabhyangam   

Naturopathy Treatments

Mud Therapy   Steam bath   Hip bath   Enema   Immersion bath   Acupuncture   Hijama Therapy